Almost ready to pull the pin and buy a Wildcat. Two lined up - one an 05 29 foot DS and the other a 2006 27RL. Then I come across all the posts on poor frames and broken pin box mounts. Starting to think this may not be a smart purchase. Was looking for just the right Cougar for two months then came across the Wildcat and loved it. Now I'm starting to think buying either one may be a big mistake.

Almost ready to pull the pin and buy a Wildcat. Two lined up - one an 05 29 foot DS and the other a 2006 27RL. Then I come across all the posts on poor frames and broken pin box mounts. Starting to think this may not be a smart purchase. Was looking for just the right Cougar for two months then came across the Wildcat and loved it. Now I'm starting to think buying either one may be a big mistake.

All I can say is that I had a 2007 wildcat 24 rl and I pulled a 17 ft boat behind it for 5 years and never had a problem. Good luck

Possible but not likely that you will have any issues with a unit of that age. Frame damage would have probably occurred before now. Just make sure that it does not currently have any frame issues, broken welds, etc AND especially any water damage,

Remeber you are seeing probably less than 1% with frame problems. These forums have a tendancy to only have negative type problems with people seeking answers. These type of post far outway the positives. I agree with Tiggerdad on frame damage occuring already in a unit this old.

Remeber you are seeing probably less than 1% with frame problems. These forums have a tendancy to only have negative type problems with people seeking answers. These type of post far outway the positives. I agree with Tiggerdad on frame damage occuring already in a unit this old.

I agree with Dogwood and Tiggerdad.

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As you survey these forums, you'll find strings begun by owners who seldom visit the forums, other than to discuss problems. I think virtually ALL RVs will have some problem or another - particularly used ones, but Frame damage would show up pretty quickly unless it's the result of abuse or damage.

I usually figure that it is a small number of people who get the most press - but in this case I have found out that Transport Canada has ongoing investigations into frame fractures in the area of the pinbox on both Keystone and FR trailers made during the years 2000 -2011. I called them today, but all accident investigators are in the field today but will be back tomorrow. Will see what they have to say tomorrow.

I usually figure that it is a small number of people who get the most press - but in this case I have found out that Transport Canada has ongoing investigations into frame fractures in the area of the pinbox on both Keystone and FR trailers made during the years 2000 -2011. I called them today, but all accident investigators are in the field today but will be back tomorrow. Will see what they have to say tomorrow.